✓ Builder Incentive Active
4.99%
Incentive Rate
Vantage Homes Rate Buydown
Apply Vantage's current 4.99% incentive rate on quick move-in homes — saving $414/mo vs. market rate and adding $149,040 to your 30-year savings.
4.99% is a simple annual interest rate, not APR. APR will be higher. Subject to credit approval. Qualifying new construction only through Vantage Homes' preferred lender. Contact a licensed mortgage professional for a Loan Estimate.
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New Construction vs. 20-Year Resale
Why pay $159,444 more for the same house?
$770
/mo more
$159,444
30-yr total
New ConstructionVantage Homes
Purchase Price$650K
Down Payment20%
Interest Rate6.250%
Builder Warranty · New Systems
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,202
Taxes & HOA
$382
Insurance
$270
Utilities
$255
Maintenance
$271
Total / mo$4,380
New20-Yr$0K$2K$3K$5K$6K
MONTHLY TOTAL
$4,380
NEW CONSTRUCTION
MONTHLY TOTAL
$5,150
20-YEAR EXISTING
Cost Impact Over Time
AgeMonthly Diffvs New10-Yr Impact
10 yrs+$683~15% more~$81,924
20 yrs+$583~13% more~$140,004
30 yrs+$443~9% more~$159,444
Illustrative comparison based on standardized modeling assumptions.
Monthly difference
~$184,800 over 20 years
+$770/mo
Existing Home
Purchase Price$650K
Down Payment20%
Interest Rate6.250%
Home Age20 yrs
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,202
Taxes & HOA
$282
Insurance
$360
Utilities
$385
Maintenance
$921
Total / mo$5,150
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P&I
Utilities
Maintenance
Insurance
Taxes & HOA

Assumes conventional 30-yr fixed mortgage, 20% down payment (NAR 2025 repeat-buyer median: 23%), 4.99% builder buydown rate available on select Vantage quick move-in homes. Insurance: PolicyGenius COS avg $249/mo (Mar 2026, $300K coverage); values scaled for home size and age premium — Colorado ranks 5th most expensive insurance market nationally. Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities 2025 rate case (~$254/mo typical bill); scaled for home size and 2021 IECC energy-code efficiency differential. Maintenance: Bankrate 2025 (CO: $25,766/yr, 8th highest nationally) and NAHB age-based cost tiers. Rate benchmark: Freddie Mac PMMS 6.22% (March 19, 2026).

Important Disclosures

This calculator is provided for illustrative and educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan commitment, offer of credit, or financial advice. All figures are estimates based on standardized modeling assumptions and will vary based on individual circumstances, credit profile, property taxes, HOA fees, insurance rates, and market conditions. Actual costs may be significantly higher or lower than shown.

Regarding the 4.99% Builder Incentive Rate: This rate reflects a temporary builder-funded interest rate buydown available through Vantage Homes' preferred lender program on qualifying new construction purchases. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be higher than the stated interest rate. This rate is not available to all buyers, is subject to credit approval, income verification, and property eligibility, and may be discontinued at any time without notice. The rate shown is a simple annual interest rate, not an APR. Contact a licensed mortgage professional for a personalized rate quote and Loan Estimate.

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Sources: NAR 2025 · PolicyGenius 2026 · CSU Rate Case 2025 · Bankrate 2025 · Freddie Mac PMMS · NAHBVANTAGE HOMES · 2026